Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction: Clean victory for Alexander Ovechkin's team

Prediction for the NHL Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins match will occur on January 19. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Washington Capitals

Washington has been overachieving this season. The Capitals are in great form and still lead the Eastern Conference with 65 points. However, the gap between them and second-placed Toronto is widening fast, with the former having seven points less and the latter having played a game more. Spencer Carbery's team came into the game on the back of three straight wins and a run of nine consecutive games with a point. A day earlier, Alexander Ovechkin's overtime goal gave Washington a 1-0 victory over Ottawa.

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh is desperate to make a run at the Wild Card, but the results have left a lot to be desired. Mike Sullivan has an experienced squad, but there are two sides to that coin. The Penguins have one or two winnable games and then lose in a series. The year 2025 started that way - after losing four in a row, they were 5-3 against Edmonton and then lost three more. The day before, Pittsburgh had a great game against Buffalo, beating them 5-2.

H2H Stats

Washington and Pittsburgh have met once this season, in November 2024, with the Penguins winning 4-2.

Bookmakers' odds

Bet365 oddsmakers believe the Washington team will be stronger in the upcoming NHL meeting. You can bet on their victory in the final (OT) for 1.53 and in regulation time for 1.83. For Pittsburgh to win in OT, you can get 2.60. For them to win in three periods, you can get 3.60.

They offer TO (5.5) pucks for 1.71 and TU for 2.

Expert Betting Tips

We agree with the bookmakers and back Washington. The Capitals are in great shape, rightly leading the East with 65 points, seven ahead of their nearest challengers. Three wins in a row the day before speak volumes about their form. Pittsburgh's results are less admirable, with several defeats. We suggest not making up anything and taking a clean victory for Alexander Ovechkin's team.

Washington to win at 1.83 Bet365

H1 (-1) at 1.98 1XBET

CS 3:1 for 12 Betway